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Program:
The MS in Health Services Management is a 36 credit accelerated program of study designed to consolidate and strengthen the knowledge and abilities of the experienced health care manager. Electives provide flexibility so that one can tailor the program to his or her personal professional goals.
Download a PDF version of our Program Brochure
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Program Contacts:
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Mary C. Kraetzer, PhD
Program Director, Graduate Programs in Health Services Management
mkraetzer@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7341
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Hind Culhane, EdD
Co-Chair, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
hculhane@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7338
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Diana D'Amico Juettner, JD
Co-Chair, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
djuettner@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7338
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Career Opportunities:
The MS in Health Services Management enables an experienced health care manager to advance in the field of health services management. Such career paths/titles include: Health Services Administrator, Medical Center/Health Agency Director, Department Head/Coordinator, Manager, Registration and Scheduling, and Director, Planning and Assessment.
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Curriculum:
The MS degree requirements include such courses as Action Research, Management Information Systems, Health Care Financing, Human Resource Management and Strategic Planning. Courses provide the opportunity to strengthen one's skills as a health care manager.
For the complete course curriculum click here.
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Campuses where program is offered:
Dobbs Ferry and entirely online.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How long will it take me to complete this program?
It will take 1 year and a half or 6 semesters to complete this program. Courses are offered on a quarter system. Students take 2 courses per quarter and complete 24 credits in a year and 36 credits in a year and a half.
Does the program have any prerequisite courses?
The program does not have any prerequisite courses.
How is this program different from the MPA program?
This program is an accelerated program designed for health care managers with considerable experience (eight or more years).
Is this entire program offered online?
Yes, the entire program is offered online.
How many nights a week does each class meet?
Each course meets one night a week on campus. In addition, there is an online module.
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